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Show THE 1,0,0, F, A Day of Great Eejoicicg and Good Fellowship Fel-lowship Among the Odd Fellows Fel-lows cf Utah. Impressive Ceremonies Attending the Laying Lay-ing of the Corner Stone of tha New Temule. j SPLENDID STREET PARADE. The Daughters of Eabckah Have Spread a Lavish Entertainment for Journeying Jour-neying Pilgrims. THE EVENTS OF THE DAY, Subordinate and Eebekah Lodges and Members Mem-bers of the Patriarch Militant From all Sections. This has in all respects been a grand day for the Odd Fellows of this city and Utah. They have gathered from all parts of the Varian, 1". S. district attorney; E. H. Parsons,.!.' S. Marshall: V L. Pickard, actine mayor, and the council of Salt Lake City: the officer of the grand lodge and srrand encampment of Vth : the p. and master of Idaho; the seventeen subordinate lodees, seven encampments, five Rebecca lodges ami the three cantons, all the orcaniwitione in the jurisdiction of Odd Fellowship in Utah. The cavel and the trowel used on this occasion by Grand Master Bene were presented to the Grand Master. The gas-el a handsome one, silver mounted, by Uta.i Lodre No. 1., W. II. Bucher. P. G., making the presentation speech. The trowel made ot solid silver by Fidelity No. IT. John Breeze, P. G., milking the presenaat'ion speech. The pavel has eneraved on rnw end the bnildme in which I'tah No.!, was inwtitntBd, and when the tirst meeting of a Lodge of the I. O. O. was held upon the other end, an engravins; of the Temple, the corner-stone of which we are now laying. The silver trowel has engraved npon it. 'Tre-sent-dtothe Grand Master Win. 1. Howe, by Fidelity Lodge No. 17., Odd Fellows Temple, Oct. 2--M ltWU," and the under sle the words I. O. O. F. T ni pie. Salt Lake City, and an engraving of the new Temple. In the corner stone will be deposited the following follow-ing articles: The record of the Grand Lodire and Crand Encampment En-campment of I'tah to date. The history of the following subordinate lodges. Kehecca lodges subordinate encampments and cantons. I'tah No. 1, tv V . J. Joore, P. G. Salt Lake No. bv 3. A. I'over. Sec'y. Jordan No. 8, by E. Cattail, P. G. Corrinne No. 4," bv V. P. Church, P. G. Osden, No. 5, bv P. G. Barrett, P. G. L hion. No. 6, by W. H . Turner, grand treasurer. Park Citv, No. 7. bv H. I. Evanf, secretary. dive Branch, No. 8. bv V. 11. Harris. P. G. Kidgeley, No. t. by S. Ewing. P. G. W. Bimrham, No. 10. bv George E. Lee, G. II. V. Sandv, No. 11. bv T. E. Marriott, P. G. Eureka. No. 12, by 11. H. Barron, secretajy. Crescent, No. 13, by F. W. Lewis, P. G. Provo, No. 14, by J. 1). Jones, N. G. Enterprise, No. 15, by W. C. Keilly, P. G. Nephi, No. ltt, by A. T. McCanne, secretary. Fidelity, No. 17," bv C. E. Scrsnton. Naomi' Kebekah lodjre No. l.by S.C Bndds.P.G. Colombia Kebekah loda No. 2, by Mrs. J. 11, Cox. Silver Leaf Rebekah lod"-e No. 3. bv Mrs. I. For. territory to do honor by their presence to the ceremonies attending the dedication of the new temple which has been erected on Market street. That ceremony the laying of the cornerstone, corner-stone, was performed this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, with all the beautiful and dramatic rites which are prescribed by the rituals of the order for such occasions. The day could not have been more perfect per-fect for such an event. There was nflither rain or dust to destroy the grand of the showy uniforms of the Patriachs mili-tannt, mili-tannt, otherwise the members of the Cantons. The business men of the city, with a general unanimity, shared with the order in its rejoicings over the investing of their temple with its dignities. Flags were flying from the tops of many buildings and as they were tossed on the autumn w inds they seemed to wave a welcome to all those who had congregated today within the gates of Zion. Even the windows of the stores were trimmed in brighter colors than usual, and the maidens' and matrons whose curiosity curios-ity took them into the street to see the demonstrations, dem-onstrations, cheered the brothers of the three links with their sweetest smiles. All the Utah lodges with the exception of that of Corrinne are fully represented. The lodge at that place has only a small membership mem-bership and those members could not neglect neg-lect their business to make the excursion, they-however, sent their good vishes and regrets. Canton Colfax No. 1, of this city, under Commander W. H. Bucher, acted as a committee com-mittee of reception and met the visiting lodges at the depot and escorted them to the headquarters ot the Grand Lodge in the Union block. The encampment lodges were not represented as by doing so the showing of the subordinate lodges arid the Canton's, would be greatly weakened. The first to arrive were Canton Thomas No. 3, and Bingham lodge No. 10, which came in on a special train at 9:30. These were welcomed by Canton Colfax andlleld's band and were brought up town and permitted per-mitted to follow their own devices. The Canton committee returned almost immediately to the Union Pacific depot to nieet.SandylodgeNo.il, Nephi lodge No. lt, Provo No. 14, and Eureka lodge No. 12, and Keystone Canton of the same place. Ogden came next arriving it the depot at 11 o'clock. The members from that place came in large numbers, having a strong force of Patriarchs Militant and about 100 members of the subordinate lodge. The junction city members brought their own band with them, the oue which was so dissatisfied with the award of the D. A. M. committee in the musical contest at the fair. Lodges No's. 7 and 8 of Park City and the Rebecca lodge of the same place also arrived ar-rived between 11 and 12, but as the reception cauton was otherwise engaged at that hour, they could not be formally welcomed at the depot, but carnages had been sent to the train w hich eonveyed the lady members to headquarters. By 11:30 all of the lodges had arrived in the "city and had gathered on the side w alks, in the halls of the building and in the lodge room iu the Union block where refreshments were hein;"- served. There a feast had been Quaen City Kebekah lodge No. 4, by Mrs. M. E. FlerellinT. Miriamltebekah lodje No. 5. by Mrs. L. Fwing. Oqnirrh Encampment, No. 1, by B. W. E. Jen-nens, Jen-nens, P. C. P. Unity, No. 2, bv. W. I. Gabv. P. C. P. Wahsatch, No." 3, by W. I. Snvder, P. C. P. Excelsior, No. 4, by Geo. E. Lee, G- H. P. Uinta, No. 5, by II. C. Wardleigb, P. G. M. Garfield, No. 7, by T. E. Marriott, P. C. P. Keystone, No. 7, by H. H. Bawne. secretary. Canton Colfax, No". 1, by J. C. Budds. Canton Ogden, No. 2, by F. W. Iwis. Canton Thomas, No. 3, Geo. E. Lee. A photograph of the board of directors with their autographs. Photograph of Grand Master Ttowe. Constitutions of the grand lodges, erand encampment, en-campment, subordinate lodges and encampments. Report of Governor A. L. Thomas, lsi0. Report of Utah commissio .nlSgO. One certificate of stock Odd Fellows Building association, a clipping from Salt Lake Tribune, October 19. 1891. Some American silver coins, year 1891. A clipping from the Salt Lake Tribune, October 19, 1891. One blank certificate of stock of the Odd Fellows Fel-lows Building association. Some American silver coins of the year 1P91. One copv of the Salt Lake Tribune and Salt Lake Herald, of October 1891. One conv Ixseret EvtHing Xetrs and Salt Lake Etimxo Tises, October';!!, 1S91. Oue copy of Utah Odd Felloic, September 15, 1891. One copy of views of Salt Lake City. One badge nsed on this occasion. One copy articles of incorporation of Odd Fellows Fel-lows Building association. The reading of the record was succeeded by another musical selection, rendered by the First Brigade band, aud then the stone was laid. Next, "Proclamation," by Deputy Dep-uty Grand Master II. F. Evans: prayer by the grand chaplain, a closing address by the grand master, music by Hcld's band. The next ceremony was the oration of the day by Past Grand Master "W. C. Reilly, "which was as follows : "Grand Master, Grand ratrum-h, Mr. President, Presi-dent, Brothrr Odd Fellowt and Ftllow Citterns: Whoeevcr is met with such greeting by a concourse like this, should always have something wise and worthy to say. But in response to the call upon me I have nothing but a grealful and appreciative heart in return- The christian reads from the book of books upon the pages of holy writ of the grandeur and beauty of that temple. "Not made with hands," in our heavenly home, that we might likewise while sojourning here below erect temples for our comfort, and commemorate our institutions of "be-ncvelonce, "be-ncvelonce, chairty, friendship, love and truth." j "The ambition of mankind going back toward the anti-deluvian age has always been to magnify and excel in all the works of art, science, knowledge and development, greater than their predecessors or teachers. The monuments, pyramids and wondrous works of antiquity for many ages are yet standing towering heavenward, attracting all the eyes of the civilized human race for their beauty, splendor and greatness, during the times in wich they were erected, and to tell us and those yet unborn that they were an iudustrous people, whose hearts and minds were public spirited, their souls loyal to th"ir country, and grateful to the God which gave them birth. The great architect who created the earth and the splendor of the upper deep, gave us the material for all time, and the times to come, so that each succeeding decade should write t he history of the earth and its people, by the indelible superstructure of progress and achievements. The memories of antiquties and modernism are onlv thus tbrouirh these spread of a variety of viands to appease the caprices of all appetites of those pilgrims especially who w ere journeying on the road from Jericho to Joppa. There was euoush and to spare and after the wreck had been cleared aw ay there was still a plenty to feed a multitude. The feast was the joint production of the brothers and the sisters the Daughters of Rebeckah of the order. The former had provided the substantial and the latter the dainties for the burdened tables. The parade, which was not long, but a very pretty one, was formed on Fourth South street at 2o' clock. The line of march was up West Temple to South Temple street; east on that street to Main and down Main to Market and to the Temple, the corner stone of which was to be laid and the building itself it-self dedicated. The parade was formed in the following order: Platoon of police, grand marshal, staff offl-cers offl-cers (mounted), Ogden band, Third battalion Rocky Mountain regiment, Canton Ogden No. 2, Canton Thomas No. 2, Canton Colfax No. 1. First division, subordinate lodges from outside city: Marshal, Held's band, Nephi No. 1(1, Provo No. 11, Crescent No. 13, Eureka Eu-reka No. 12, Sandy No. 11, Bingham No. 10, Olive Branch No. 3, Park City No. 7, Union No. 6, Ogden No. 5, Corinue No. 4. Second division, subordinate lodges in Salt Lake City, Marshal, First Brigade band, Fidciity No. 17, Enterprise No. 15, Ridgeley No. 9, Jordan No. 3, Salt Lake No. 2, Utah No. 1. Third division: Marshal ; carriages, invited guests ; carriages, Past Grand Masters ; carriages, car-riages, Grand Encampment; carriages, lira rtA T .tf o-e iffi pnra aids. channels preserved and perpetuated." "Mr. President, you have much to be proud of and greatly to be congratulated. You yourself and the promoters of this temple tem-ple realize what you have accomplished w hen you are reminded that but a few years ago this same undertaking was at its inception incep-tion and was a failure. Not for want of courage and persevcrauce, for of these two energies of human will you have at last succeeded suc-ceeded and accomplished a great good, but for want of support and endivrsement in too new a community. Localities of greater wealth and power than this one have irunk from such au undertaking lest failure would be the inevitable. The interest of property and weaLh you represent, the pure, sturdy pluck we see gathered around this land mark of time, and the hearty support and endorsement endorse-ment of so many enthusiastic brothers are such that no man needs to fear or falter. Let me assert and assure you all that we are yet approaching the meridian of modern industry, in-dustry, development and achievement. "Grand Master, as I address your grand body on this occasion, words or music of speech must fail to express the gratitude of the order of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for these achievements aud this days doings. It is only fitting to say upon an' occasion oc-casion like this that you yourself and officers offi-cers shall have no greater event in the history his-tory of Odd Fellowship in Utah to record, for many years to come. As you have passed through the portals of this majestic institution for twenty-three long years, clothed in the various regalias fining your station, (and all in this city) the honors could fail on no more worthy member than you to lay the corner stone of a building 1 , 1 j . .1 : 1 1 ., I.I . On arriving at its- destination, the ranks were broken and the members of the order disposed themselves to the best advantage to witness the ceremonies. The first thing on the programme, was an appropriate selection by the Ogden baud. The next was the "Calling to the Orator" by 1 Grand Master Rowe. After II. J. Thomas, Grand Secretary of I. O. O. F. of Utah, read the following address which was deposited in the corner-stone. Salt Lake City, Oct. 22. Grand Master: According to the customs and requirements of the occasion, the following statement state-ment is prepared to be deposited in the corner stone: The temple whose corner stone we are now lawing, is being bnilt by a corporation known as the "Odd Fellows' Building Association." It has been iucorporated for $40,000, divided into 400U shares of $10 each. Utah Lodire No. 1, Salt Lake lodge. No. 2, Jordan lodge No. 8 and Enterprise lodge No. 15 own the majority major-ity of the stock and some $5000 is owned by individual indi-vidual Odd Fellows. The board of directors having the matter in charge are as follows: W. P. Rowe, No. 1 ; Henry C. Bambert, No. 1; A. C. Eing, No. 2: A. II. Parsons, No. 2; J. T. Buckle, No. 8: J. C. Harvey No. 3; William C. Riley, No. 15: J. M. Breeze, No. 15; W. H. Rov, No. 8: Treasurer C. O. Farns-worth. Farns-worth. No. 2; Secretary William Elliott, No. 15; Vice-President J. J. Thomas, No. I, president The architect is Geo. F. Coster, the contractor J. H. Bowman. The building is to cost 43.C1. Work on the excavation was commenced May 26, lt&l. The street npon which it is located is known as Market Mar-ket street, and it . at present extends from Main or East Temple to West . Temple street. The laying og the corner stone is attended by Arthur L. Thomas, governor of Utah; Elijah Sells, territorial secretary; C. S. Zaue, chief justice; jus-tice; T. J. Anderson, auociate justice; C. S. wuicij, v n vu ucuicaicu, win uu caicujaieu 10 make men social and humane. We see by vour side the first grand master of Utah, the Hon. Frederick Auerbach. Those of us who have literary taste and the pleasures that literature gives, should be reminded that from his benevolent hand came the magnificent magnifi-cent library now owned and controlled by the Odd Fellows' lodge of Salt Lake City. These ceremonies must indeed be a gratification gratifica-tion to him and those of you who gave the order its existence, a year and a quarter of a century ago. Many of your successors are here today exulting in this new enterprise, and sharing in its honois. Some have gone to the great beyond, in their heavenly home, to that temple not made with hands. Upon this occasion let our silent minds reflect a silent thought and pleasant recollection for those who have passed beyond our view, and especially remember our distinguished deceased Past Grand Master Edward Murphy. "I am informed your first meetings were held over an old livery barn on Second South street, where the walls and covering were bedecked with cob-webs, and inhabited by the spider and the fly. How different these beautiful balls will be when frescoed and beautified by modern art, and will be the comfortable home of that mysterious goat so often referred to by our inquisitive friends. Did it then dawn on your minds that you would see this long line of march led by the clarion notes, and the sweet strains of martial music, in this august presence, surrounded sur-rounded by so many prosperous lodges, encampments en-campments and Rebeccas, your .courageous Continued on Paja Four. L ' ' Continued from Page One. hearts w ould be repaid as it is here todav. "Brothers nnd daughters of Rebecca, it needs po eulogy of our principals to touch the heart strings of your awakened souls. Vith sects, creeds or civil powers, our order holds no affiliation or contentions, but down along the streom of life -she is the happy companion of good citizenship" and religious I teaching. Among the hi;h artd the low, the I rich and the poor,- the reamed and the unlearned. un-learned. To fraternize the-' world, comfort j and relieve the distressed, nurse and care for the sick, bury the dead am educate the orphan or-phan are the cardinal priitn":ple4 of Odd Fellowship. Fel-lowship. Upou the immutable corner stone f these teachings w e.have reared a miffhty fabric, exciting the admiration of all mankind. man-kind. Man in bondasre and in sickness, in a cold calculating world like this needs the human sympathy -of friendship, love and truth for with these illustrious halls are soon to be dedicated. The life of this jrreat order is eudless, and therefore must perpetuate itself it-self so long as the earse and' distinction of men and women continue to exist on the face of the earth. I apprehend that civilized civil-ized nations, church and state, can well afford to look with approbations upon our actions and congratulate our achievements. "It cannot but be gratifying to you and swell the hearts of human pride", in wearing the badge of true Odd Fellowship to participate partici-pate as well as witness the laying of this corner stone today, upon anoeeasion so auspicious aus-picious and holy. Again it seems to me that in the building of this temple you are t reating a land mark of time of which our chief executive can justly feel proud, our fair city can congratulate its prosperity, the order at large be thankful, the Odd Fellows rt Utah be more than proud and thankful I tnd claim their share of the renown and glory. Wc have laid away in that sacred receptacle of safety the records which will live long after you are dead and perhaps forgotten, but this collosal stone and the superstructure su-perstructure erected nigh will tell to the world in future years that you were an industrious in-dustrious people commerating a great institution on the eve of an ; eventful century. This temple erected in the name of the three illustrious links, friendship, love and truth will ascribe on earth our good will toward all men, love of our order, loyalty to our country and gratefulness grate-fulness to our creator. "In conclusion, I cannot take leave of these newly constructed walls without commending com-mending this great enterprise to your friendship, and thanking you for the kind attention you have given me." Before the laying of the corner stone the above organizations paraded the main streets ti the city headed by the city police under J. M. Young, city marshal, the marshal-in-chief of the procession being H. F. Evans. The closing part of the days ceremonies was indiscribablc grand, all the members joined in singing the hymn "America" the bands playing the accompaniment; it was uch a volume of melody as wiil live forever in the hearts of those who heard it. It has in every way been a triumphant day for the diciples of "Friendship Love and Truth." It. has knit the hearts of all the members of the order in the territory in a more fraternal embrace than heretofore existed, ex-isted, and all members will retire to their pillows tonight more imbued and more in love with the principles of the Odd Fcllow-fchip Fcllow-fchip than ever before. Asa closing feature of the day's rejoicings and celebrations there is to be a ball tonight in Central hall. mm |